Crime & Safety

Ridgefield Man, 22, Arrested for DUI: Police

Police say the man was also in possession of drug paraphernalia.

RIDGEFIELD, CT — A Ridgefield man was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol on Danbury Road in Ridgefield on Feb. 1.

Timothy W. McLean, 22, of Ridgefield was arrested on charges of driving under the influence, possession of drug paraphernalia and improper number of headlamps after being stopped by police. Police say they stopped McLean's vehicle after he was found traveling at night with only one headlight illuminated.

Officers had called a K-9 to the scene after conducting the stop, who detected narcotics in the vehicle, police say. Investigation later revealed that McLean was in possession of paraphernalia and was also driving under the influence.

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McLean was released on a $200 bond. He is set to appear at Danbury Superior Court on Feb. 15.

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